Jamaican · main
Cornmeal Porridge
Cornmeal Porridge reads sweetness 7.5, richness 5.6 and floral 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Jamaican main, about 47 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.5 · Richness 5.6 · Floral 3.7 · Salinity 3.4 · Nutty 3.4 · Warm Spice 2.5 · Fruity 2.0 · Earthy 1.5 · Umami 1.4
What's in it (9)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
Time & effort: about 47 min (27 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 214.2 kcal, 3.6 g protein, 7.3 g fat, 34.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Bring water and coconut milk to a gentle simmer with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk in cornmeal in a steady stream to prevent lumps and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, for 15 to 20 minutes until thick and smooth.
- Stir in condensed milk, vanilla, and additional sugar to taste; serve hot in a bowl.
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- Habichuelas con Dulce — Dominican
- Sweet Potato Pudding (Hell a Top, Hell a Bottom) — Jamaican
- New World Spanish Corn Pudding — Spanish
- Canjica (Mugunza) — Brazilian
- Bebinca (Layered Coconut and Egg Yolk Cake) — Indian · Goa
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.